Barrafina Borough Yards

Every single dish we ordered was mind-blowingly good. We started with the Ham Croquetas, and they were perfect—beautifully crispy on the outside with a rich, melt-in-your-mouth, creamy Iberian ham filling inside. A must-order! The absolute star of the show was the Arroz Negro (Squid Ink Rice). The rice was cooked to a perfect al dente, absorbing all the deep, rich seafood and squid ink flavors. Paired with a touch of creamy aioli, it was incredibly flavorful and comforting. We were also completely blown away by the Abanico Ibérico. The charcoal grilling was executed to perfection, rendering the fat beautifully. The meat was incredibly tender, juicy, and packed with that distinctive, nutty Iberian pork flavor. Honestly, it rivaled any high-end steak I've had. Sitting at the bar, watching the chefs in action, added so much to the vibrant atmosphere. Incredible food, great vibe, and excellent service. I cannot recommend this place enough and will definitely be coming back!

2 months ago · via Google

All round fresh seafood, well-balanced dishes, and cooked well. The grilled squid was the surprising standout for us. Service staff were attentive and helpful. But best to reserve and they will ask for the table back when they’re busy. Not a fan of the high tables but it is what it is.

4 weeks ago · via Google

yesterday is my bfs birthday so we chose a “well known” tapas bar in London. It is generally disappointing. The menu is totally Spanish (we know that it is a tapas restaurant however normally you can see English explanations underneath) however there is no such thing here. Our order is basically based on our guess. And we have to translate on our phone. Secondly, every dish is over salty!! Like the salt here is free. You can not taste the food itself flavor but only salty. there is almost 0 service here. We ordered both alcohol and water. For water we ask for extra slices of lemon. But we wait for the end of the meal there is no lemon to be served. Very expensive and hilarious experience

4 months ago · via Google

Regardless of whether the UK is considered a “food desert” or not, this restaurant is truly outstanding. Every single dish is delicious, and the service is excellent. The prices are very reasonable for the quality. As an Asian diner who doesn’t live in Europe and generally doesn’t prefer Western cuisine, I was genuinely impressed by this restaurant. There wasn’t a single disappointing dish that day — everything was spot on. You can even show the staff my photos and ask for recommendations with confidence. It’s a restaurant I look forward to revisiting every year when I return to the UK.

7 months ago · via Google